Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Heat Pumps & the Benefits of Solar and Electrification

Monday, July 7th, 2025

As energy costs rise and environmental awareness grows, homeowners are looking for efficient, sustainable ways to stay comfortable year-round. At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we’re helping families embrace smarter home solutions—like heat pumps in Fresno combined with solar energy and all-electric heating and cooling systems. These technologies work together to create cleaner, more cost-effective comfort while reducing your carbon footprint.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your HVAC system, here’s why electrification and solar integration with a heat pump is one of the smartest choices you can make.

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What to Know About the New Refrigerant Changes in 2025

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

If you’re planning to repair or replace your air conditioning system in the near future, 2025 will bring some important changes that could affect your decision. As part of ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency, the HVAC industry is transitioning to new refrigerants—specifically R-32 and R-454B—that are better for the planet and designed to work with the next generation of air conditioning systems.

At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we’re committed to helping homeowners throughout Fresno and the Central Valley stay informed and prepared. Here’s what you need to know about these upcoming refrigerant changes—and how you can take advantage of current savings with Carrier Cool Cash when upgrading your system.

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When to Repair or Replace Your AC System: A Short Guide

Monday, May 5th, 2025

Outdoor AC unit next to a house, suitable for air conditioning repair or AC replacement.

If your air conditioner is making strange noises, struggling to cool your home, or breaking down more often than usual, you’re likely facing a tough question: Should I repair or replace my AC system? At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we’ve helped homeowners across Fresno and the Central Valley weigh the pros and cons of this decision for decades.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are several key factors to consider that can point you in the right direction. Here’s what to keep in mind when you’re deciding whether a repair or full replacement is the smarter investment.

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Prep Your Home for Summer: Why You Need to Schedule AC Maintenance

Monday, April 21st, 2025

Person holding an adjustable wrench, commonly used in air conditioning repair tasks.

When the Central Valley summer heat rolls in, your air conditioner becomes one of the most important systems in your home. At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we know just how intense those summer temperatures can get Fresno, Madera, and the surrounding areas regularly see triple digits! That’s why scheduling professional air conditioning maintenance in Fresno, CA before the season starts is one of the smartest things you can do for your comfort, your energy bill, and your peace of mind, while ensuring all your HVAC needs are met. Our commitment to customers means we focus on your satisfaction and provide reliable, comprehensive HVAC services you can trust.

Here’s why regular air conditioning maintenance matters and how our Ultimate Service Agreement can help you get the most out of your cooling system all year long. Reliable HVAC services are especially important for customers during the summer months, when keeping your home cool and comfortable is essential.

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Refresh Your Home HVAC Comfort in March

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

As spring arrives, it’s the perfect time to assess your home’s heating and cooling system. If your HVAC unit is struggling to keep up or causing your energy bills to climb, investing in a new system can make a world of difference. At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we’re here to help you enjoy a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. Plus, right now is the ideal time to upgrade—you can take advantage of Carrier Cool Cash when you purchase a new system by June!

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Schedule AC Maintenance in Spring for a Cool Summer

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

What’s the most important air conditioning service in Fresno, CA you can schedule? Well, if you have an immediate repair need for your AC, scheduling repairs for it would be the most important service. But in general, the most important air conditioning service you can have done is annual maintenance. There’s nothing better than professional maintenance to inspect and tune-up an AC to ensure great cooling performance. And the best time for maintenance is in spring. That way the air conditioner will be ready in time for the summer heat.

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What It Means When Your AC Runs for Too Long

Monday, September 2nd, 2024

You get used to the way that your AC turns on and off—what’s known as its cooling cycle. An air conditioner cycles on when the thermostat sends a request for cooling, first turning on the blower fan and then the compressor. Once the thermostat registers the cooling has reached the target temperature, it signals the AC to cycle down, shutting off the blower fan and the compressor.

If you notice that your air conditioner is staying on for much longer, rarely cycling down, something is wrong. You may need to contact us for AC repair to resolve an issue in the HVAC system. You don’t want the air conditioner to continue to run, wasting power and making your home too cold.

Below, we’ll look into what might cause this “runaway” AC trouble.

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My AC Keeps Tripping the Circuit Breaker! What’s Wrong?

Monday, July 8th, 2024

The electrical panel in your home, i.e. the breaker box, serves the important function of protecting your electrical system from increases in voltage that can come from electrical shorts and appliances that place too much demand on their circuits. A breaker trips to cut off the voltage flow to the strained circuit, after which you can reset the breaker.

Your air conditioner may trip its circuit breaker at some point, as it’s one of the most powerful electrical appliances in your house. (If you don’t have an electric water heater, then it is the most powerful electrical appliance.) If you have to reset the AC’s breaker at some point, that’s usually not a serious problem. However, if the AC is regularly tripping the breaker, you may need to have AC repair done because something is wrong that’s causing the air conditioner to work harder than normal.

We’ll take a look in more detail at this situation below.

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Cooling Costs Rising? Let’s Find Out What’s Wrong

Monday, June 24th, 2024

Multiple hundred-dollar bills floating, symbolizing high costs of air conditioning repair.

When you think about calling an HVAC contractor in Fresno, is an AC emergency repair that first thing that comes to mind? It is for most homeowners: when their air conditioning systems fail or won’t keep them cool enough, it’s time to call professionals for repairs.

And, of course, that’s what our team at Purl’s is here to do! But we would also like to help you out when the situation with your AC doesn’t seem as drastic. What if you’ve noticed that you’re paying more to cool your house than normal? You might shrug it off as the “AC getting older,” but this is often a good reason to call for repair pros.

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The Future of AC Refrigerants: What Comes After Puron?

Monday, June 10th, 2024

As the HVAC industry continues to evolve, one of the biggest changes we’ve seen over the past few decades is the change in air conditioning refrigerants: R-22 (commonly known as Freon) was replaced by R-410A (known as Puron). This change was driven by the need to reduce the environmental impact of air conditioners, as R-22 is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) that depletes the ozone layer. Puron, on the other hand, is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) with no ozone depletion potential, making it the more environmentally friendly choice.

However, as technology and environmental standards advance, it’s a good time to ask: What comes after Puron?

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